How big is an ovarian cyst before it becomes dangerous? Is surgical treatment effective?

Everyone knows that cysts are safe within a certain size range and can be cured with active treatment. However, if they exceed a certain size range, they will be dangerous. So, how big is an ovarian cyst to be dangerous? Is surgical treatment effective?

Generally speaking, if the diameter of the cyst is less than 5 cm and there is no evidence of a tumor, it is mostly a functional cyst and can be closely followed up, that is, checked every 2-3 months, and the interval of the check can be adjusted according to the situation. If the diameter of the cyst is larger than 5 cm, it is mostly an ovarian tumor and generally requires surgical treatment. In other words, if the diameter is larger than 5 cm, it is dangerous and must be treated as soon as possible.

When the diameter of an ovarian cyst is greater than 5 cm, the patient has to undergo surgery. So, is surgery effective for ovarian cysts? In recent years, laparoscopic technology has become increasingly mature and widely used in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, making the treatment of ovarian cysts move from "major trauma" to "minimally invasive". Because of its small surgical trauma, less bleeding, short operation time, fast postoperative recovery, short hospitalization time, almost no scars on the abdomen, less pelvic adhesions, and mild fallopian tube obstruction, it is easier to preserve the fallopian tubes.

Tissue coagulation of the wound surface can prevent the exudation and deposition of cellulose, significantly improve the quality of life of patients after surgery, and is very popular among patients. Laparoscopic abdominal puncture endoscopic surgery avoids the laparotomy of traditional surgery, relieves pain without leaving the embarrassment of surgical scars, and the hospital stay after surgery is also very short.

Patients must seek timely treatment when early ovarian cysts occur to prevent the ovarian cysts from growing and causing more serious damage to the body.